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Girl Haven

A journey of self-discovery in a magical realm

Lilah Sturges author Meaghan Carter illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oni Press,US

Published:9th Mar '21

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In Girl Haven, Ash discovers a magical world created by their mother, leading to questions of identity and belonging in a realm designed for girls.

In Girl Haven, Ash grapples with the mystery surrounding their mother, Kristin, who left three years ago without a trace. Now residing in the home where Kristin grew up, Ash is surrounded by remnants of her mother's life, including her old room, clothes, and a shed that holds cherished childhood memories. This shed is where Kristin once crafted an enchanting fantasy world called Koretris, a place that has always been a source of wonder and imagination for Ash.

Koretris is a sanctuary designed exclusively for girls, a realm devoid of boys and filled with magical landscapes and fantastical beings. When Ash's friends propose a venture into this world using one of Kristin's old spellbooks, Ash remains skeptical, believing nothing will come of it. However, to everyone's surprise, the spell succeeds, and Ash finds themselves transported to Koretris—a place that is not merely a figment of imagination but a tangible reality, teeming with both enchanting beauty and perilous challenges.

The journey raises profound questions for Ash, especially regarding their identity. Despite being referred to as a boy and using he/him pronouns, Ash wonders why they were able to enter a world meant for girls. As Ash navigates this new and dangerous landscape, they must confront not only the mysteries of Koretris but also the complexities of their own identity and the significance of being accepted in a place that challenges societal norms.

"Part fantasy-adventure, part coming-of-age story, Girl Haven is a ripping yarn that also does a fine job of explaining a singular gender experience while making it clear that there are many different gender experiences, none of which is wrong." * Booklist *
"Spunky, sweet, and full of magical high jinks, this is a first purchase wherever fantasy adventure comics are popular, and especially where titles by Noelle Stevenson and Kay O’Neill circulate well." * School Library Journal *

ISBN: 9781620108659

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: 345g

160 pages